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COLUMN: For the Indigenous, election offers little hope

COLUMN: For the Indigenous, election offers little hope

Since the 'Indians' were allowed to vote in 1955, few have made the effort to understand Indigenous issues, challenges, laments columnist
Pet Valu raises $955 for charity in weekend cage match

Pet Valu raises $955 for charity in weekend cage match

The event kicked off Paw Appreciation Month, which aims to raise $4,000 for local animal charities and rescues
5 area drivers face impaired charges

5 area drivers face impaired charges

A charge of impaired driving results in a licence suspension of 90 days
LETTER: A thank you from the Mavrakakis family

LETTER: A thank you from the Mavrakakis family

Family of George Mavrakakis thank the community for their support during this difficult time
LETTER: It may be time to put financial price on right to vote

LETTER: It may be time to put financial price on right to vote

'It is gratifying to see how many people, despite their ailments, came out to vote, but it pains me that only 43% of Ontarians exercised their right to vote in this election (a record low),' reader says
OUTDOORS: Trashing of local Crown land is a 'real insult'

OUTDOORS: Trashing of local Crown land is a 'real insult'

Swift Rapids Road area and Upper Big Chute area are strewn with trash, creating a threat to abundant and diverse wildlife seeking refuge there
Up to 50mm of rainfall possible by Tuesday afternoon: Environment Canada

Up to 50mm of rainfall possible by Tuesday afternoon: Environment Canada

At this time, there remains uncertainty with respect to the track and intensity of the system, hence rainfall amounts and timing of the precipitation will change, Environment Canada says
Good morning, Bradford!

Good morning, Bradford!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
BEYOND LOCAL: Roadside safety messages distract drivers

BEYOND LOCAL: Roadside safety messages distract drivers

Road signs often display safety messages in an attempt to reduce road crashes
Area gamer helps rap icon Drake get his start with streaming

Area gamer helps rap icon Drake get his start with streaming

'He told me he is a fan of my videos and I kind of got him into this,' says Orillia gamer who hung out with the rapper at his posh Toronto mansion